Award

External Audit

ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Almond Housing Association, based in Livingston, UK, seeking external audit services through an open tender procedure. The title of the tender is "External Audit," which falls under the services category, specific to housing and community amenities. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions due by 26th November 2021, and the contract award is expected to commence thereafter, lasting for a period of five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other firms specialising in audit services to participate in a substantial public sector contract worth £100,000. Businesses with experience in external auditing, particularly those familiar with compliance requirements under the Companies Act, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth and establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients like Almond Housing Association.

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Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

The provision of external audit services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Almond HA wishes to appoint an external auditor for a period of five years.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671187
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Mark McLintock, Steven Clunie
Contact Email
ian.dooner@ironsidefarrar.com, mark@mainstreet.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 5AB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
East Livingston and East Calder
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

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